Five companies manage rentals in Concord, CA with a visible local footprint: Croskey Real Estate, PMI Contra Costa, Stokley Properties, ParkOne Properties and Muir West Property Management. What separates a Concord manager from a generic Bay Area one is not a star rating. It is whether the company handles Concord's own rent rules: the Residential Tenant Protection Program caps increases at 5 percent on covered units, requires every rented home in the city to be registered with the city each year, and applies just-cause rules differently to single-family homes and condominiums depending on how many the owner rents. Concord's typical asking rent was $2,572 in August 2026 by the Zillow Observed Rent Index, up 2.8 percent in a year and at an all-time high.
Why Property Management in Concord Matters More Than Ever
Looking for property management in Concord, CA? The best fit is not just the company that collects rent. Compare local rental experience, tenant screening, leasing speed, maintenance coordination, reporting, fees, and California compliance support before choosing a manager for your Concord rental.
Top 5 Property Management Companies in Concord, CA
1. Croskey Real Estate: Best for Custom Support
With deep roots in Contra Costa County, Croskey Real Estate offers full-service management and lease-only solutions to fit every housing provider (landlord)’s needs.
What Sets Croskey Apart:
- Local Expertise: Decades of experience in the Concord rental market
- Flexible Service Options: Full-service management or one-time lease-only placement
- Advanced Maintenance Portal: Streamlined vendor and tenant communication
- Insurance-Backed Risk Protection: Through SureVestor partnerships
745 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 336-3282 | info@croskeyrealestate.com
Croskey Real Estate supports the federal Fair Housing Act and California fair housing law. Equal Housing Opportunity.
2. PMI Contra Costa: Best for Franchise-Level Systems
PMI offers standardized processes and corporate-level technology with a local office touch. Great for owners with multiple properties.
Services:
- Online rent collection
- Tenant placement
- Monthly financial reports
3. Stokley Properties: Best for Marketing
Known for their aggressive digital marketing strategies and local tenant connections.
Strengths:
- Fast lease turnaround
- Strong online presence
- Thorough screening
4. ParkOne Properties: Best for Relationship Management
Boutique service with a hands-on team that works closely with tenants and owners.
Top Features:
- Regular updates for landlords
- Conflict resolution
- Tailored leasing plans
5. Muir West Property Management: Best for Long-Term Rentals
Responsive, reliable, and focused on creating long-term rental success for local owners and residents.
Services:
- Maintenance tracking
- Lease renewals
- Rent collection
What Concord's local rules add to the job
Concord is one of two cities we serve with rent rules of its own, and a manager working here carries paperwork a manager in Pittsburg, Brentwood or Oakley does not.
- The rent cap. Under the Residential Tenant Protection Program, the allowable annual rent increase for covered units is 5 percent as of August 1, 2025, set in Section 19.40.040 of the ordinance. It replaced the earlier cap of the lower of 3 percent or 60 percent of CPI when the amendments took effect on May 22, 2025. The cap covers multifamily complexes built before February 1, 1995 and rented mobile homes.
- Just cause. Just cause for eviction applies to single-family homes and condominiums only when the owner rents out three or more of them in Concord. Owners with two or fewer rented single-family homes and condominiums are exempt from just cause, but not from the registry.
- The registry. Every rental property in Concord, regardless of size or type, is registered annually through the city's online Rent Registry Portal, with the owner's account, any rent increase, new occupancy or change in tenancy reported there. The 2026 cycle ran February 1 through March 31 for single-family homes and condominiums and May 1 through June 30 for multifamily complexes and rented mobile homes. Fees for fiscal year 2025-2026 were $78 per fully covered unit, $50 per partially covered unit and $33 per unit subject to the registry only.
- Termination notices. Section 19.40.060(e) requires a copy of any notice of termination to be submitted through the registry portal within seven calendar days of serving it on the tenant.
- Where AB 1482 fits. A home not covered by the local cap can still fall under the state's Tenant Protection Act, whose ceiling in this CPI area is 8.8 percent for increases from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. Which law controls depends on the property's type, build date and owner, which is why a manager has to determine coverage unit by unit before an increase or a notice goes out.
The Concord Rent Program page carries the ordinance, the covered units chart, the fee schedule and the portal instructions, and our guide to who regulates property managers in California explains how the local program fits with the DRE, the courts and the fair housing agencies.
What to Look for in a Concord Property Manager
Choosing the right property manager in Concord can save you time, money, and stress. Look for:
- Licensed and insured companies
- Proven track records with local rentals
- Customizable service packages
- Transparent fee structures
- Digital tools for owners and tenants
Three more questions are specific to Concord:
- Who files the rent registry, and when? The answer should name a person and a calendar, because the registry is annual and a late or missing filing is the owner's exposure.
- How do you decide which law covers my unit? A good answer walks through property type, build date and how many homes you own, and says whether the Concord cap, just cause, AB 1482 or none of them applies.
- What happens to a termination notice? In Concord a copy goes to the city's portal within seven calendar days; ask who does that and how it is documented.
How Croskey prices and leases in Concord
Our published targets are a vacant home leased within 21 days and 14 days or less on the market. The asking rent comes from a comparable-rent market analysis built from public listing data and the achieved rents and days on market in our own portfolio; the Zillow index figure in the key insights is a check on direction, not the source of the number. Software tracks each listing after launch and a licensed person makes the pricing decision; at 21 days on the market the owner hears from us with a specific pricing or marketing move, before they have to ask. At renewal, the review starts a little over 100 days before the lease ends, prices from the same comparables, verifies AB 1482 coverage and the Concord program before any increase is set, and goes to the owner for approval before it goes to the resident. The full sequence is on our proven process page, and the fees behind it are on the pricing page.
Why Croskey Real Estate is the Go-To Choice in Concord
Croskey Real Estate is more than just a property management company, we’re your real estate partner. From maintenance to leasing, and compliance to cash flow, our team has your back.
Our read, from the operator's chair
The Concord question we hear most often is which rules apply to a particular home, and what follows are patterns from our owner conversations, not one owner's story. Owners assume the cap, just cause and the registry travel together, and they do not: a rented single-family home can owe the registry every year, sit outside the cap, and fall under just cause or not depending on how many homes its owner rents in the city. The first thing the intake does is sort the home into its category, in writing, before the first renewal.
The second pattern is the registry. It is annual, it is online, and it asks for rent increases and changes in tenancy as they happen. Owners who self-managed before 2024 often learn about it from a letter rather than a lease clause, and the cost of a missed cycle is paperwork they would rather not discover at the same time as a tenant dispute.
The third pattern is the notice. Because a copy of any termination notice goes to the city within seven days, a notice written correctly but filed late is still a problem, and the sequence matters more than any single document.
Where to go from here
Ready to simplify your property management?
For Concord service details, zip codes, and local FAQs, see our Concord property management page, or review our published pricing.
info@croskeyrealestate.com | (925) 336-3282
Managing a rental in Concord? Our Concord property management page covers the local rules and fees, and if you are unhappy with a current manager, here is how to switch property managers without disrupting your tenants.
This guide is general information for Concord rental owners, not legal advice. Descriptions of other companies come from their public websites and listings; the rent figure is from the Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 release; the Concord rules are from the City of Concord Rent Program page as of October 2026; Croskey's fees are those published on the pricing page, reviewed July 20, 2026. Croskey Real Estate is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. DRE #01990430.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for when hiring a property management company in Concord, CA?
Look for a company with a California licensed broker overseeing operations, NARPM membership (National Association of Residential Property Managers), transparent fee structures, a documented tenant screening process, and references from local Concord owners. Experience with California's specific AB 1482 and eviction laws is essential.
How much do property management companies in Concord, CA charge?
Concord property managers typically charge 8-12% of monthly rent for full management, plus a leasing fee of 50-100% of one month's rent when placing a new tenant. Some companies also charge lease renewal fees, maintenance coordination fees, or inspection fees - always review the full fee schedule before signing.
Does Croskey Real Estate manage properties in Concord?
Yes. Croskey Real Estate manages rental properties throughout East Contra Costa County including Concord, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, and Martinez. Schedule a free owner consultation for your Concord rental property.
Does Concord have rent control?
Yes, on covered units. Concord's Residential Tenant Protection Program (Municipal Code Chapter 19.40), effective April 19, 2024 and amended effective May 22, 2025, caps the allowable annual rent increase at 5 percent as of August 1, 2025 for multifamily complexes built before February 1, 1995 and rented mobile homes. Just cause for eviction applies to single-family homes and condominiums only for owners who rent out three or more of them in Concord. Every rental property in the city, whatever its size or type, must be registered in the city's rent registry each year. Homes not covered by the local cap may still fall under AB 1482.
Do I have to register my Concord rental with the city?
Yes. All property owners who rent out one home or more in Concord must register their rented homes in the city's Rent Registry each year through the online portal, even owners with two or fewer single-family homes or condominiums who are exempt from just cause. For fiscal year 2025-2026 the fee was $78 per fully covered unit, $50 per partially covered unit and $33 per unit subject to the registry only, and a copy of any notice of termination goes through the portal within seven calendar days of serving it.
How do I verify a Concord property management company's license?
Search the company and the individual on the California Department of Real Estate's public license lookup. You are looking for an active broker license for the company and the name of the responsible broker of record. Croskey Real Estate is DRE #01990430; Wolfgang Croskey is the broker of record, DRE #01708438.
What are rents doing in Concord in 2026?
By the Zillow Observed Rent Index, Concord's typical asking rent was $2,572 in August 2026, up 2.8 percent from a year earlier and at an all-time high. Growth was softest in early 2026, at 0.7 percent in January and February, and firmer since spring. That sits well inside the city's 5 percent cap for covered units, so a renewal priced from local comparables and a renewal priced at the cap are not the same number in Concord.
Sources
- City of Concord, Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction (Residential Tenant Protection Program, Chapter 19.40), retrieved October 2026
- Zillow Research, Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), city-level file, all home types, smoothed, August 2026 release, downloaded October 2026
- San Francisco Rent Board, AB 1482 allowable increase, August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, retrieved October 2026
- California Department of Real Estate, public license lookup, retrieved October 2026
- Croskey Real Estate, property management pricing (reviewed July 20, 2026), retrieved October 2026
- Croskey Real Estate, Concord property management, retrieved October 2026
- Croskey Real Estate, proven process (leasing targets; renewal step), retrieved October 2026
